Zachary Weeks | Disability Advocate ♿️

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Accessibility Consultant, Speaker and Model 🗯 Born to s̶t̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶u̶p̶.̶ stand OUT. Agent: @kelloinclusive

Calgary Police Service missing-child poster showing Parker seated shirtless outdoors with closely cropped brown hair and black shorts. Parker is 11 years old, 4 feet 11 inches tall, approximately 90 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen shirtless, wearing grey shorts, black noise-cancelling headphones and black Skechers. He was last seen at his day home in the 0 to 100 block of Connaught Drive N.W. between 11:08 and 11:41 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
Zachary Weeks, seated in his power wheelchair, smiles while speaking into a handheld microphone held by Marie Renaud. Marie sits beside him, smiling and listening attentively with one hand resting on the arm of his wheelchair. An Alberta NDP banner stands to their right, and attendees are seated in the softly blurred background.
Red and black missing person poster for Layla Patricia Lewis. The poster states she has been missing since May 4, 2026, in Edmonton, Alberta. A photo shows a young woman with dark shoulder-length hair styled in a bun, wearing a red hoodie. The poster lists her as female, 5’2” (160 cm), and 59 kg. Distinguishing features include a tattoo on her left forearm, a chipped front right tooth, and brown hair usually worn up. Edmonton Police Service contact number is listed as 780-423-4567.
Promotional graphic about Alberta’s transition from AISH to ADAP. The image features bold black and yellow text reading “AISH to ADAP Update” and “Alberta Just Changed the Rules,” alongside smaller text stating “Here’s what disabled Albertans need to know.” On the right side, a man wearing a black toque, glasses, and a black hoodie holds his finger to his lips in a “quiet” gesture, reinforcing the theme of information being quietly changed or hidden. The background is clean white with a modern, high-contrast editorial design style.
A clean, modern event poster for the AAPA 2026 Gala. The background is white with navy and orange accents. The text highlights that Zachary Weeks is the featured keynote speaker on May 7 at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Alberta. On the right side is a professional photo of Zachary smiling, wearing glasses, a light blue shirt, and a dark blazer. The poster also includes a short bio about his work as a disability advocate and accessibility consultant focused on removing barriers and advancing inclusion.
Zachary Weeks speaking into a microphone while seated in a wheelchair at an Alberta NDP event, with Marie Renaud standing beside him smiling. Alberta NDP signs are visible in the background.
A smiling man wearing an Edmonton Oilers jersey and matching blue cap sits in a black power wheelchair inside a living room. He is facing the camera and holding the joystick controls of his chair. The floor is a dark mahogany hardwood, with a brown leather recliner and a wooden side table behind him. Large text at the top reads “Happy International Wheelchair Day!” and smaller text at the bottom says “Celebrating strength, inclusion, and accessibility!”
Promotional graphic for a live educational event titled “Learn to Advocate.” The design features a dominant purple background with bold white and contrasting text. Headshots of MLA Marie Renaud, disability advocate Zachary Weeks, and Michelle Kristinson from the Alberta Ability Network appear side by side. The text promotes a session focused on how to advocate against cuts to disability services in Alberta. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 PM and will be streamed on YouTube Live with ASL interpretation included.
A digital poster with a dark background and spotlight effect. At the top, light blue text reads “LIVE ON TIKTOK.” Below, bold orange text with lightning bolts on each side says “ACCESS GRANTED.” An orange megaphone sits underneath with more lightning bolts around it. In italic white text it reads, “Barriers Don’t Belong Here.” At the bottom, bold yellow-orange text says, “TODAY • 2 PM MST @ZACHARYWEEKS.”
A post on X by Zachary Weeks (@zacharyweeks) features a satirical exchange in white text on a black background. It reads: “UCP: MLA housing allowance is now $2,200/month — the old rate wasn’t enough to live on. AISH RECIPIENTS: So can we raise AISH from $1,901 and keep the CDB? UCP: No, we’re clawing back the CDB so you still only get $1,901. AISH RECIPIENTS: That’s below the poverty line? UCP: [looking away] You’re so resilient. Truly inspiring.” A circular headshot of Zachary Weeks appears beside the tweet, showing him smiling in a blue shirt against a purple background.
Zachary Weeks and Keren Tang smiling in front of campaign signs.
Promotional graphic for the Canada Disability Benefit Estimator. The image features a silver calculator on a white paisley-patterned background. Bold black text reads: “Canada Disability Benefit Estimator.” Additional text at the top says, “Linked in my guide | Sign up for updates,” and the website “zacharyweeks.ca” appears at the bottom. The image promotes a free tool to estimate potential benefits for Canadians with disabilities.
A square graphic with a white paisley background features bold black text that reads: “Applications for the new Canada Disability Benefit open June 20, 2025.” Below the text is a signature-style logo that says “Zachary Weeks, Accessibility Consultant.”
Blue background with white text that reads: "Episode 3 – rethinking housing red tape." Below is a graphic of a house with an open door, featuring the podcast title "accessing HOME" inside the house shape. At the bottom, text reads: "Hosted & co-hosted by Meagan Miller & Zachary Weeks." Icons indicate the podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other platforms.
A bold digital graphic in blue and orange celebrates the Edmonton Oilers’ Western Conference Finals run with a Twitter-themed follow train. The Oilers logo is centred, and instructions are listed in large white and orange text: (1) Follow me (and like this post), (2) Drop a “Let’s Go Oilers!” in the comments, (3) Follow everyone else doing the same, and (4) Watch your feed turn into the loudest, proudest fan section on the internet. A trophy and hockey stick icon are included. The previous thread spool emoji and hashtags have been removed for a cleaner layout.
Two LEGO stormtroopers are shown — one sitting in a grey wheelchair and the other standing behind, pushing. The background is beige, and white text on the left side reads: “Happy Star Wars Day. May The 4th Be With You.”
A Vancouver Police officer stands in the middle of a street at night, illuminated by flashing red and blue emergency lights from police vehicles lining both sides. Yellow police tape and chalk markings are visible on the road. Another officer appears to be detaining a person near a car on the right side. The scene looks tense and somber.
Zachary Weeks, a man with cerebral palsy using a power wheelchair, smiles while holding an award beside Brian Geislinger, who stands beside him in a grey suit and blue checkered shirt. They are outdoors in front of a vibrant mural featuring trees, flowers, mountains, and a river. Both are smiling, capturing a celebratory and joyful moment.
Promotional poster for a Disability Support Town Hall hosted by the Alberta NDP Caucus. At the top, bold white and orange text reads “Disability Support Town Hall” on a teal gradient background. Below are three speakers side by side: Marie Renaud (MLA for St. Albert), Zachary Weeks (Disability Advocate), and Kyle Kasawski (MLA for Sherwood Park), each with their name and title in orange name tags. Event details are listed below: Thursday, April 17 from 6:30pm–8:00pm at Red Barn, 590 Broadmoor Blvd, Sherwood Park. The Alberta NDP Caucus logo is in the bottom right corner on an orange wave design.
A close-up of a silver key inserted into a lock on the left. On the right, bold black text reads: “Alberta’s Accessibility Report was hidden. Here’s what’s inside.” The phrase “was hidden” is highlighted in red.
Blue promotional graphic with a white house icon in the center. Inside the house, text reads "accessing HOME" with an open door illustration below. Above the house, bold text says "now streaming." Below, it reads "Hosted & Co-hosted by Meagan Miller & Zachary Weeks." At the bottom, icons indicate the podcast is streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and PocketCast.
Poster for a “Provincial Social Program Benefits Town Hall” on AISH disability, income support, and more. Featuring photos of Marie Renaud (MLA for St. Albert), Zachary Weeks (Disability Advocate), and Sharif Haji (MLA for Edmonton-Decore). Event is Thursday, April 3, 5:30–8:30pm at Killarney Community League, 8720 130a Ave NW. Alberta NDP Caucus logo in bottom right corner.
Graphic for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month featuring a green ribbon with disability-inclusive icons. The text reads 'March CP Awareness Month.' The collage includes four individuals: Rebecca Rubin Seligson, smiling while holding her children's book about disability representation; Zachary Weeks, wearing glasses and a suit, smiling confidently; Aleem Jaffer, wearing glasses and a dark sweater; and musician Kilo House, in sunglasses and a leather jacket, seated in front of a Grammy award and CBS logo. At the center is 'The Sit Down, Stand Out' podcast logo with a neon microphone, representing a platform for advocacy and storytelling.
At the Alberta Legislature, disability advocate Zachary Weeks, MLAs Marie Renaud, and Nicole Goehring pose on a grand staircase, smiling. Zachary, who uses a power wheelchair, is at the center. Overlaid text reads: 'Join us Wednesday, 6:30pm for a virtual post-budget 2025 town hall on disability services and supports.'